GETTING YOUR PUP READY FOR BOARDING

So you’re planning a summer vacation. Your trip is booked. Your plans are set. Now what about your furry family member? You’re probably looking for a home away from home for your pup while you’re out of town.

Pet boarding can be a great option for your pup. And if you choose the right facility they’ll get the care they need and have plenty of fun as well. If you haven’t boarded your dog before consider a facility that offers open play daycare along with boarding. That way your dog will get the freedom to run around all day with other dogs, offering plenty of much-needed exercise and socialization. At Dogtopia of Arcadia dogs enjoy 8-10 hours of open play daycare each day with a mid-day naptime and breaks, if they need them. By the end of the day your pup is ready for a great night’s sleep.

If your dog has never boarded before or attended daycare keep in mind that most facilities will require shots be up to date. At Dogtopia we require rabies, bordatella and DHPP. In addition we ask that all dogs come in for a Meet & Greet before they board or plan to attend daycare. This way we can assess your dog’s temperament and determine if our open play daycare format will be the right fit for your pet.

If you chose a facility that has open play you probably want to bring your pup in for daycare before a boarding stay. At Dogtopia we recommend at least one day of daycare prior to your dog’s overnight stay – three days of daycare is ideal – to allow your pup to get used to the facility and have a better overall experience. Your dog will become comfortable with our staff, and learn that you’ll be coming back to bring them home. It also gives our staff an opportunity to learn your pup’s personality and play preferences.

When you’re ready to board it’s helpful if you pack your pup’s food from home- sometimes an abrupt change in diet can cause stomach upset. You’ll also want to label the food container with the correct serving size. And if the facility allows it bring your dog’s bed or blanket- it helps to make them more comfortable and at ease when they have familiar items around.

Take the right steps and your dog will have the best staycation while you’re on your vacation. Call now to book your Meet & Greet and let our experts at Dogtopia of Arcadia take care of your pup while you’re away.

Dogtopia of Arcadia

Dogtopia of Arcadia is a family-run business that will treat your dog like one of our own! We can’t wait to love and care for your most loyal companion at our open play daycare, spa, and boarding facility. Whether you need to leave your dog for a few hours or a few days, our team of trained professionals can find the perfect package for you and your pup.

We’re the top choice for quality dog daycare and boarding services in Phoenix. We proudly serve the neighborhoods of Arcadia, Biltmore, Paradise Valley, Camelback East Village, Encanto Village, Downtown Phoenix, Old Town Scottsdale, downtown Scottsdale and Arcadia Crossing.

Our goal is to make each dog feel comfortable and safe while they learn new skills and play with all their new BFFFs (best furry friends forever). We separate all dogs according to size, temperament, and play style, and our highly trained Canine Coaches supervise them carefully in our climate-controlled playrooms. Customers continually point out that our staff and owners love the dogs as if they were their own.

Dogtopia is proud to be the fastest growing dog daycare provider in North America. Our passion is giving every dog an unmatched experience that will keep their tail wagging all day! We’ve designed our facility with your dog’s health, safety, and comfort in mind.

We are truly a family business. Chip and Jo Ann Wickens are the franchise owners, while their daughter Erin works full-time as a Rover and Canine Coach. You will usually find at least one, if not all, of the Wickens family working at Dogtopia of Arcadia!

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